3 Tips for Maintaining your Sliding & Swing Gates

Just like your car, you want to keep up with regular maintenance for your sliding and swing gates. Neglecting your sliding and swing gates can get costly. Even worse an inoperable sliding and swing gate can leave you in disrepair.  Here are a few tips to keep your sliding and swing gates operating and looking like new. 

Keep Your Sliding and Swing Gate Clean

Weather conditions and day to day operations can cause wear and tear on your sliding and swing gates. Keeping your gate cleaned will not only keep your gate looking like new, but can also save you time and money. Unnecessary rusting and flaking could take a huge hit on your business’s budget. A simple wash and wax once a year can prevent costly repairs.  

Lubricate Moving Gate Parts

Your sliding or swing gate needs to be lubricated from time to time. Hinges should be greased to keep your sliding or swing gate running efficiently. Chains also need to be greased. As with any moving part, lubricating your hinges, bearings, and chains can keep squeaks and rust away. However, not just any old grease will do. A marine grade or lithium grease is what you’ll want to use to get the job done. 

Keep Pests Away

Pesky pests will make a nest anywhere, however your sliding and swing gate’s circuit board is not the ideal location. It’s important to keep your mechanical box clean and clear of all insect’s and birds nest. Having a properly sealed box for your sliding and swing gate can prevent these unwanted visitors from causing damage to your system.  

These 3 simple steps will help you keep your sliding and swing gate operating and looking like new. Not able to maintain your gate?Let General Door take care of that for you. In need of a sliding or swing gate repair? One of our skilled General Door technicians can get your sliding or swing gate operating like new again. Contact us at 833-GEN DOOR or info@generaldoorservice.com to schedule your maintenance or service today.